Alfred Publishing Burgmuller Friedrich - 25 Progressive Pieces + CD - Piano Solo

Name: Burgmuller Friedrich - 25 Progressive Pieces + CD - Piano Solo
Brand: Alfred Publishing
SKU: 116436
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EAN : 9780739036891

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Essential Information About This Score
• 25 short and expressive pieces: miniatures in a romantic style, each with an evocative title to stimulate imagination and interpretation.
• Progressive technical work: each piece focuses on a specific challenge (phrasing, articulation, dynamics) to build a solid piano foundation.
• Accessible level: more approachable than Burgmüller's Opp. 105 and 109, ideal for advanced beginner to intermediate pianists.
• Edition with CD: a professional recording included to guide listening, musicality, and inspiration at home.

Burgmuller Friedrich - 25 Progressive Pieces + CD - Piano Solo

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Summary of This Score

Burgmüller's "25 Progressive Pieces" have become a staple of the pedagogical piano repertoire thanks to their rare balance between musical enjoyment and technical goals. Presented as brief, easy-to-memorize, and immediately expressive pieces, this collection invites the student to develop a singing tone, clear articulation, and true dynamic control-essential elements of the romantic language.

Each selection offers a different pianistic situation: managing the melodic right hand, regular accompaniments, character contrasts, phrasing breaths, and attack precision. The descriptive titles facilitate interpretative approach by helping the student build a clear musical intention rather than simply "playing the notes." Notably included are "Arabesque" and "Ballade," two pieces highly appreciated by early intermediate pianists for their pedagogical effectiveness and immediate musicality.

This Alfred Masterwork Library CD Edition pairs the volume with a CD recorded by pianist Valery Lloyd-Watts. Her background (Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Royal College of Music in London, Master of Music at the University of Wisconsin studying with Paul Badura-Skoda) lends true artistic legitimacy to the recording, designed to inspire a refined interpretation: legato quality, balance of sound layers, management of crescendos, and a measured sense of rubato. An excellent resource for developing listening skills, refining touch, and gaining confidence when preparing auditions or exams.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	Friedrich Burgmüller	Collection	Alfred Masterwork Library
Artist	Valery Lloyd-Watts	Genre	Romantic sheet music, progressive pieces
Edition	Alfred Masterwork Library CD Editions	Difficulty	Advanced beginner to intermediate
Instrumentation	Piano

Questions frequently asked

What level is required to play Burgmüller's 25 Progressive Pieces?

The collection is aimed at late beginner to intermediate level players, featuring progressive solo piano pieces.

Does the Burgmüller 25 Progressive Pieces collection include a CD?

This Alfred Masterwork Library CD Editions version includes a CD performed by pianist Valery Lloyd-Watts.

Which well-known pieces are included in this volume of Burgmüller?

The selection notably includes "Arabesque" and "Ballade", two pieces from the romantic pedagogical repertoire.

What skills does this piano score help to develop?

The 25 pieces focus on melody control with the right hand and accompaniment steadiness. The work also targets articulation, dynamics, and phrasing breaths. The descriptive titles support developing a musical intention.